Ophelia Deroy - Co-Perception: Sharing experience without coordination

Abstract
This talk explores the concept of co-perception, which differs from the traditional notions of joint attention and action.
Co-perception encompasses the ability to discern objects and spaces perceived by others from those kept private, without relying on complex mind-reading or mutual coordination. This concept provides a new understanding of social scenarios, from shared contexts to competitive interactions, and the talk will present evidence on how sharing experiences extends beyond affective responses to impact perceptual processes.
About the speaker
Ophelia Deroy is professor of Philosophy of Mind and Neuroscience at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, and a member of the Faculty of Philosophy and the Munich Center for Neuroscience. She directs an research group combining philosophical, behavioural and computational methods, and has published widely on perception, metacognition and social cognition. She is also involved in work with museums, including Tate Galleries, Biotopia, Getty, the Museum of tomorrow, and policy-makers to evaluate and improve collective experiences and access to science.
IMC Tuesday Seminar held November 7th, 2023.
Note: Talk is trimmed to ensure anonymity of informants.